Froch on why he's NOT a Ali fan

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  • THE REED
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    #11
    Originally posted by komodo
    Carl's not a fan of Ali's style that's all this is. Suprised that he's such a big fan of skillful speedy fighters like Roy when in reality his style is nothing like Roy's
    His style actually isn't too far off from Roys... he just has the speed of grass growing.

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    • Barry Halls
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      #12
      Not many would dare to admit that. And those that would be doing it for the attention.

      Sincere and honest man, Carl Froch. I respect him a lot.

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      • Mr. Philadel
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        #13
        I thought Roy's daddy was Ali...maybe I'm wrong...but how can you be a fan of Roy and not Ali and then use STYLE to justify it?!?

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          #14
          I respect his opinion but what the **** is he talking about? lol

          Pretty out there statements.

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          • Glamour Puss
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            #15
            Not a fan either. People overrate him because he was a draft dodger.

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            • Mr. Invincible
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              #16
              Originally posted by THE REED™
              He said Ali is a great fighter, one of the greatest.. hes just not a personal fan of his, doesnt care for his fighting style, figthing off the ropes... said he likes roy jones speed and quickness or someone who fights in the trenches and goes to war... said Ali has had a few of those, but just didnt care for his hanging on the ropes etc etc...

              But still recognized hes one of the greatest fighters..
              The thing is that Roy never did that until he faded and neither did Ali. I can respect that too. I just didn't like Ali because he was a naive ****** when it mattered the most. It is sad to me that he is more insightful now in his old age. He realizes now that all that garbage he was fed was exactly that. Garbage.

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              • THE REED
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                #17
                Originally posted by SekondzOut
                I thought Roy's daddy was Ali...maybe I'm wrong...but how can you be a fan of Roy and not Ali and then use STYLE to justify it?!?
                When he talked about Alis style he talked about the laying on the ropes for the whole fight..

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by Jack Ruby
                  Not a fan either. People overrate him because he was a draft dodger.

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                  • Xyei
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                    #19
                    Originally posted by THE REED™
                    Probably...

                    I respect what he said...
                    Same here. Can't fault him for not being fond of his style. We all know Froch likes to slug it out.

                    Originally posted by komodo
                    Carl's not a fan of Ali's style that's all this is. Suprised that he's such a big fan of skillful speedy fighters like Roy when in reality his style is nothing like Roy's
                    Actually, he does kind of. He's just not as fast as Roy was. Carl likes to leave his hands by his side rather than stand in the traditional stance. He's a cobra, ready to strike at any time.

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                    • komodo
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                      #20
                      Originally posted by THE REED™
                      His style actually isn't too far off from Roys... he just has the speed of grass growing.


                      That's true but you take away Roy's speed and you end up with a fighter half as good. Tbh it's amazing what Carl has been able to achieve with what he's been dealt.

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